Botez Finds a Zugzwang

Matt Hansen

Level 5 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

Kenny Hallaert raised to 7,500 from the button and Alexandra Botez made it 16,500 from the small blind. The big blind got out of the way and Hallaert called.

The flop was 4?Q?7? and Botez continued for 20,000. Hallaert called and the turn was Q?.

Botez checked the turn and called when Hallaert fired 50,000. The river was 6?.

Botez checked again on the river and Hallaert put out 120,000. With just 112,500 left, Botez spread out her time banks and went into the tank. After three extensions she called and Hallaert turned over 7?7? for sevens full of queens. Botez showed 10?10? and left the tournament area.